MSC Opera

MSC Opera

The MSC Opera is a medium-sized four-star ship. Refurbished in 2015 with new cabins, enlarged dining and updated spa facilities, it is sure to impress. Popular dining venues and bars include the Aroma Coffee Bar, the Gelateria Italiana and the Sottovento Pub. Entertainment abounds in the Teatro dell’Opera, the Piano Bar and the Cotton Club. Why not have a massage or treatment in the Aurea Spa or relax by the pool? A voyage on the MSC Opera is an experience to be remembered. Please note that we travel on back-to-back cruises from Cape Town to Cape Town and then on to Durban. You will be required to disembark and embark in Cape Town and there is a likely chance that you will not remain in the same cabin throughout the entire journey.

DAY 1 Thursday 25 February, 2021 Depart Australia We depart Australia and travel to Cape Town, South Africa. Known as the “Mother City”, Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa. Perched between the ocean and Table Mountain, with a national park as its heart, there is nowhere like Cape Town.

DAY 2 Friday 26 February, 2021 Cape Town, South Africa On arrival we join our local guide, who will take us on a sightseeing tour to see many fabulous sights such as the imposing brick and stucco Houses of Parliament, the Victoria and Alfred dock area, and the Bo-Kaap area, where the Cape Malays live in brightly-coloured cube houses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. We take the cable car up Table Mountain for wonderful views of Table Bay, the city and the sea (weather permitting). Later we check in to our hotel. Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 Saturday 27 February, 2021 Cape Town A free day for you to explore Cape Town. You may like to take a tour to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, the most southwesterly tip of Africa. These promontories were key beacons for the early explorers and are the source of many myths and legend. Otherwise you may like to take a tour to the wineries of Stellenbosch. Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4 Sunday 28 February, 2021 Embarkation Today we are transferred to the port to board the MSC Opera for our cruise up the west coast to Namibia and onto Durban. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 5 Monday 1 March, 2021 At Sea A free day to enjoy the facilities of the ship. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 6 Tuesday 2 March, 2021 Walvis Bay, Namibia Walvis Bay is small port on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia and the gateway to the Namib Desert. Sheltered by the Pelican Point sand spit, its tidal lagoon is home to abundant birdlife including flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns. The harbour is busy with fishing boats and ships. Dolphins, whales and Cape fur seals inhabit the Atlantic waters around the Pelican Point Lighthouse. Take a tour into the desert or explore the curio markets, craft shops, art galleries, museums and the beachfront. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 7 Wednesday 3 March, 2021 Luderitz, Namibia This German village huddled on the coast of the vast Namib Desert is a surreal relic of German colonial rule. The village was founded by the Bremen merchant Adolf Lüderitz who, being a tobacco merchant, was interested in planting tobacco in Africa. Speculating on mineral deposits in the area and establishing colonial territory in Africa, persuaded Bismarck to place South West Africa under German control in 1884. Diamonds in the desert made it all happen, and it is as if a German village was suddenly plucked from Europe and set down on the African coast, caught between the icy South Atlantic and the burning desert. The Atlantic waters off Lüderitz are home to seals, penguins and other marine life. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 8 Thursday 4 March, 2021 At sea A free day to enjoy the facilities of the ship. Perhaps take a dance class or just relax by the pool. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 9 Friday 5 March, 2021 Cape Town, South Africa This morning we arrive back into Cape Town. The day is free for sightseeing. Perhaps take a ferry to visit the infamous Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27 years imprisonment. We will be required to disembark the MSC Opera and re-check in for our onward cruise to Durban. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 10 Saturday 6 March, 2021 At sea A free day to enjoy the facilities of the ship. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 11 Sunday 7 March, 2021 Port Elizabeth, South Africa This morning we arrive in Port Elizabeth. You may wish to take an excursion and travel north to the Addo Elephant Park, one of the larger National Parks in South Africa. You will have the opportunity to look out for Elephant, Lion, Rhino and many other wildlife on your safari through the park. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 12 Monday 8 March, 2021 At sea A free day to enjoy the facilities of the ship. Perhaps enjoy a massage at the sea or do some shopping. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 13 Tuesday 9 March, 2021 Disembarkation Durban Today we disembark the ship. The day is free to explore city of Durban. British colonial architecture prevails in Durban, yet natural beauty is what characterizes this charming city on the Indian Ocean. You may like to discover the colonial, Zulu and Indian history of Durban as well as walk through the vibrant and bustling Zulu markets. Also worth a visit is Africa’s oldest botanical gardens and Juma Masjid, the largest mosque in the southern atmosphere. Hotel rooms will be available for checkin late afternoon. Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 14 Wednesday 10 March, 2021 Kruger National Park Today we are transferred to the airport for our flights to Kruger National Park. On arrival, we will be met by our private coach and transferred to our resort where we spend the next three nights. Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 15 Thursday 11 March, 2021 Kruger National Park Kruger National Park covers 20,000 kms2 and is divided in 14 different ecozones, each supporting different wildlife. The park is bigger than Belgium. We depart very early in the morning (this is the best time to view game) on our safari to Kruger National Park. Many endangered species of wildlife can be seen here in great numbers. We will hopefully see the ‘Big 5’ – Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo. We’ll also see many varieties of colourful birds. Our experienced guide will help us spot hard-tosee animals, so we make the most of the safari. Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 16 Friday 12 March, 2021 Kruger National Park Today is free for you to explore Kruger National Park. You may wish to take an evening or sunset safari, visit a local village or enjoy a crocodile feeding show. Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 17 Saturday 13 March, 2021 Departure Today we are transferred to the airport for our flight back to Australia. Meals included: Breakfast

Professional English-speaking tour manager in Cape Town, Durban and Kruger National Park

1 game drive in Kruger National Park

Cruise taxes and port & handling charges

Not included in the price

Additional travel arrangements not detailed in the itinerary. These will be quoted for separately

Drinks on board

Lunches when not on the ship

Meals not listed in the itinerary

Ship gratuities

Gratuities for local guides

Availability

All cabins are subject to cabin availability. Please call 1800 630 343 for details on fares and information on other cabin categories.

Extending

You can stay longer in Southern Africa for minimal exta cost. Please contact Value Holidays on 1800 630 343 for more information.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.

Tour Costs: The tour costs are based on airfare, shipping, general transport, accommodation costs and foreign exchange rates at 20 December 2019. Cruise Offers Value Holidays reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements.

Deposits and Payments: A deposit of $1,500 per passenger is required at the time of booking. Full payment will be required 121 days before departure of the tour from Australia. A 1.5% administration fee will be charged for payment made by credit cards.

Air Taxes: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth as listed in the itinerary. Please contact us for air taxes from different cities. Air taxes are valid as at 20 December 2019. If they change due to government and airline charges and currency variations, Cruise Offers Value Holidays reserves the right to charge additional amounts.

Cancellation Conditions: Number of days before sailing.

Days prior to Departure

Cancellation Fee

Over 121 days

$1500

121 days or less

100% of full fare

Non appearance/no written notice

100% of full fare

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is recommended to cover the costs of cancellation fees due to illness, death in family, etc.

Minimum Tour Numbers and Conditions: The tour has been priced on the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 121 days prior to departure. Cruise Offers Value Holidays reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified cost.

Tour Organisation: Cruise Offers Value Holidays reserves the right to change advertised entrances if necessary, for the smooth operation of the tour.

Refunds: The tour is based on arrangements that do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other services not utilized after the tour has commenced.

Travel Documents: All passengers will require a valid passport with at least six months validity from your return date.

Baggage: All passengers qualify for the 20kg free baggage allowance.

Group Airline Seating: Please note; you will be booked as part of a group booking with the airline, this means we are unable to confirm any seating requests. Pre purchasing of flights and payment of airline seat booking fees allows allocation of specific seats. Additional costs will apply.

TOUR PARTICIPATION: Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.

Responsibility: Cruise Offers Value Holidays (a division of Travelrite International) is the tour organiser. Cruise Offers acts only as an agent in the making of arrangements for hotels, transportation, restaurants or any other service and do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in the tour, or by act of God. Further no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this tour and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour and/or make such changes in the tour as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the tour. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be taken in the State of Victoria. Attention is also directed to the terms and conditions of the MSC Opera cruise passage contract with MSC Cruises, detailed on their website www.msccruises.com.au. If you do not have a copy of this form please contact Cruise Offers Value Holidays and we will send one to you.

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